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ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF
Comparing performance for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 · Scoring: 45% CPU / 40% GPU weighted
ASUS ROG GT35 (Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 5080, 64GB) vs Skytech Shiva (i5-13600KF, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB) for MSFS: 33.6-pt gap
The ROG Strix GT35 scores 94.8/100 against the Skytech Shiva's 61.2/100 on our model-derived scale — a 33.6-point gap that translates to a fundamentally different MSFS experience at Ultra settings. The Core Ultra 9 285K paired with the RTX 5080 and 64GB DDR5 handles VR city flyovers over photogrammetry-dense London or New York with stable frame times that the Shiva simply cannot match under AI traffic and live weather load. The Shiva earns its place for pilots flying VFR cross-country legs over low-density terrain at 1080p, where the 4060 Ti and i5-13600KF keep frame rates acceptable without the flagship price commitment.
ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD
Choose ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD if you fly VR approaches into dense photogrammetry airports like EGLL or KLAX with Ultra settings, live weather, and full AI traffic enabled.
Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD
Choose Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD if you fly primarily 1080p VFR cross-country legs over rural terrain and want a budget-tier entry into MSFS 2024 without chasing Ultra fidelity.
The ROG Strix GT35 leads by 33.6 points on our model-derived scale and is the clear recommendation for any serious MSFS 2024 pilot — buy it unless budget constraints make the Shiva your only viable option.
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Quick Take: ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD vs Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD
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ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD scores 94.8/100 while Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD scores 61.2/100 for MSFS. ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD holds a 33.6 point lead.
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